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Wenninghoff Family History

Wenninghoff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Benninghoff, Pennington, Bennington, Kennington, Wenninger

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Where is the Wenninghoff family from?

You can see how Wenninghoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenninghoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wenninghoff families living in Nebraska. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wenninghoff's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wenninghoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenninghoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wenninghoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wenninghoff. 43% of Wenninghoff men worked as a Helper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    43%
  • Shipping Clerk
    29%
  • Florist
    29%

What Wenninghoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Wenninghoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenninghoff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Wenninghoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Wenninghoff. For the veterans among your Wenninghoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenninghoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wenninghoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wenninghoff in 1964 was 86, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wenninghoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenninghoff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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